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Team News Midfielder Anthony Pilkington is back in contention for Norwich's relegation clash with Reading after recovering from his hamstring injury.

Fellow midfielder Bradley Johnson has also recovered from a knock he suffered against Arsenal last weekend.

Norwich manager Chris Hughton will wait before deciding whether first-choice goalkeeper John Ruddy returns to the squad after playing two development games following his long lay-off after undergoing surgery on his injured thigh.

Reading manager Nigel Adkins, meanwhile, is hopeful Jimmy Kébé could be fit enough to play some part of their Premier League clash at Norwich.

The Mali winger missed the 0-0 draw with Liverpool due to a groin injury but has returned to training this week and could be involved at Carrow Road.

The game is likely to come too early for goalkeeper Adam Federici and midfielder Hope Akpan but winger Hal Robson-Kanu has an outside chance of being in contention despite struggling with a knee complaint.

Match Notes Both sides have been exhibiting relegation form in recent weeks.

Norwich have won only one of their last 16 Premier League fixtures and are four points above third-bottom Wigan.

Reading are bottom, 10 points shy of safety, and have not tasted victory since Feb 2.

Last week's 0-0 draw with Liverpool ended a seven-game run of defeats but the Royals' relegation could be confirmed by Monday night if they lose.

Betting: Home 7-10, Away 19-5, Draw 14-5.

Stat of the game: Norwich have drawn five of their last six games at Carrow Road.